Large Format Print Technician HP LatexCanon Colorado

SpeedPro Windy City; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company parties

Free food & snacks

Training & development

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Vision insurance

Job summary

SpeedPro Windy City is seeking a skilled production specialist to operate wide-format inkjet printers and manage prepress to press readiness. You will preflight files, set up RIP workflows, manage HP Latex and Canon Colorado printers, and ensure color accuracy and output quality.

You will also handle finishing, packaging, and updating job status, while maintaining safety and efficiency in a fast-paced sign and graphics environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years operating wide-format inkjet in a commercial print or sign environment.
• Hands-on experience with HP Latex, Canon Colorado, or comparable roll-to-roll printers (Roland, Mimaki, Epson SureColor).
• Working knowledge of RIP software (ONYX, Caldera, Versaworks, Fiery XF, or similar).
• Prepress and preflight skills in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Preflight incoming customer and designer files for resolution, bleed, color mode, fonts, dimensions, and overprint before anything goes to press.
• Set up and run jobs through the RIP (ONYX): profiles, nesting, tiling, cut paths, and color management.
• Operate and maintain HP Latex, Canon Colorado, Esko XN24 and similar wide-format printers, plus laminators and plotters, including daily checks, media loading, calibration, and routine maintenance.
• Print, laminate, contour cut, weed, mount, and finish vehicle, wall, window, floor, and rigid signage jobs to spec.
• Match color to brand standards and prior runs; own reprints when output is not right.
• Check every finished piece against the work order before it leaves production.
• Track ink and media, flag reorders, and minimize waste.
• Install smaller graphics such as wall decals and window films as needed.
• Pack, label, and prep completed orders for pickup, shipping, or delivery.
• Update job status in CoreBridge so the front desk always knows where a job stands.

Skills

Wide-format inkjet

HP Latex

Canon Colorado

RIP software

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Prepress & preflight

Attention to detail

Lifting capability

Tools

HP Latex

Canon Colorado

Roland

Mimaki

Epson SureColor

Job description

Benefits:

• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Free food & snacks
• Training & development
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Vision insurance
• Compensation & Benefits
• $22-28/hour, based on experience
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Training and development opportunities
• Free food and snacks

At SpeedPro Windy City, we create visual experiences that change the world. How? We help businesses bring ideas to life by creating content that makes life more fun and marketing more impactful. We give our clients the power to truly engage their customers. We're the ones behind that fleet of trucks you see everywhere, and we're also the ones that design, produce, and install the wall and floor murals you see at businesses, universities, and sports arenas across the U.S. We specialize in large-format graphics that give our customers the wow-factor their business needed. We act with energy, passion, and professionalism. We're backed by a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, and we're looking for exceptional talent to join us.

Responsibilities:

• Preflight incoming customer and designer files for resolution, bleed, color mode, fonts, dimensions, and overprint before anything goes to press
• Set up and run jobs through the RIP (ONYX): profiles, nesting, tiling, cut paths, and color management
• Operate and maintain HP Latex, Canon Colorado, Esko XN24 and similar wide-format printers, plus laminators and plotters, including daily checks, media loading, calibration, and routine maintenance
• Print, laminate, contour cut, weed, mount, and finish vehicle, wall, window, floor, and rigid signage jobs to spec
• Match color to brand standards and prior runs; own reprints when output is not right
• Check every finished piece against the work order before it leaves production
• Track ink and media, flag reorders, and minimize waste
• Install smaller graphics such as wall decals and window films as needed
• Pack, label, and prep completed orders for pickup, shipping, or delivery
• Update job status in CoreBridge so the front desk always knows where a job stands

Requirements:

• 2+ years operating wide-format inkjet in a commercial print or sign environment
• Hands‑on experience with HP Latex, Canon Colorado, or comparable roll-to-roll printers (Roland, Mimaki, Epson SureColor)
• Working knowledge of RIP software (ONYX, Caldera, Versaworks, Fiery XF, or similar)
• Prepress and preflight skills in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat
• Knowledge of vinyl films, laminates, substrates, and finishing techniques
• Keen attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and stand for extended periods

Preferred Qualifications:

• Flatbed or UV printing experience
• Contour cutting and cut-path setup (i-cut, Graphtec, Summa, or Esko)
• Experience with vehicle wrap panel layout and templates
• Familiarity with CoreBridge or similar print MIS